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War in Ukraine
The ex-president’s latest scare tactic aims to deter Ukraine’s perceived plan to hit missile systems within Russia.
Jan. 12
Nuclear weapons
“Viktor Mikhailovich” supposedly a former Kremlin insider publishes his take on what’s happening with President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle on his social media channel.
Dec. 20, 2023
Ukraine
While Ukraine existed briefly as the world’s third-biggest nuclear power, it gave up its arsenal 29 years ago in exchange for unfulfilled security guarantees that continue to haunt the nation.
Dec. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Recently, the Kremlin's threats to the West and Ukraine about crossing certain "red lines" have turned into an anecdote reminiscent of the famous "China’s final warning.”
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
The exercises came hours after Moscow edged closer to revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty which outlaws all nuclear detonations.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
The move is a step towards the possible resumption of nuclear testing and could indicate the start of a new nuclear arms race.
Oct. 17, 2023
US
The Chairman of Russia’s Duma has doubled down on Putin’s implicit threat to restart nuclear testing in another attempt to use fear of “the bomb” to acquire yet more leverage on Ukraine.
Oct. 6, 2023
Russia
The secrecy surrounding the project, with its remote launch pad, has made test site monitoring difficult. And questions remain about dangers surrounding radioactive debris from its nuclear reactor.
Oct. 3, 2023
Nuclear weapons
Elon Musk, who faces a Senate probe for his role in hindering a 2022 Ukrainian attack on Crimea, seems to share David Sacks’ view against US support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Sep. 18, 2023